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Why study Accounting?

According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, new and changing laws will increase the demand for accountants, and employment in this field is projected to grow faster than average for all occupations through the year 2018. As the field changes and grows, so do accountants’ responsibilities. Today’s accountants do much more than bookkeeping, tax preparation and auditing – they work in all parts of the business world.

Accounting at Heidelberg

The program focuses on the fundamentals of accounting through a foundation in accounting principles, information systems and management skills. Accounting majors may complete internships in area CPA firms, local government or other companies and organizations.

In recent years, majors have interned with:

“Heidelberg lets you dip your feet into a little bit of everything. I have explored finance and management in addition to my accounting courses.” Corey Gabel '14